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Twitter Blue verification controversy
2023 Internet controversy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On April 20, 2023, Twitter (known as X since July 2023) began removing verification status for notable individuals, causing a controversy among Twitter users. The website's system altered, making verification require payment, an act which saw much criticism.
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